The district is searching for an interim replacement for Kathy Casparius “as soon as possible,” said Board of Education Chair Amanda Olson.
Emily Duggan
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Emily Duggan is a staff writer for the Kennebec Journal. She graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire, where she was a news editor and staff writer for The New Hampshire. Before working at the Kennebec Journal, she interned at the Portland Press Herald and freelanced for the Granite State News Collaborative. A Portland native, Emily loves exploring the city, reading, and playing with her two cats.
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Arts charter school eyes move to bigger campus in Augusta after outgrowing Sidney location
The Maine Arts Academy purchased the former Maine Veteran’s Home property for $3.25 million.
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Richmond transition committee hitting roadblocks from RSU 2 central office
The Richmond Transition Committee has not gotten documents it needs in order to move forward with the town’s separation from the Hallowell-based school district.
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Statue of Richmond shipbuilder, which survived at least two fires, moved to Town Office
The relocation of the statue of T.J. Southard, considered one of the founders of Richmond, brings a slice of the town’s history into view during its bicentennial year.
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Hallowell-area school district has not been compensating some employees correctly
Rick Amero, the interim superintendent in Regional School Unit 2, says widespread issues with the district’s payroll and employee benefits can be traced back to at least July 2021.
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Augusta, West Gardiner students compete in winter activities to win money for new playground, classroom equipment
Sylvio J. Gilbert Elementary School in Augusta and Helen A. Thompson Elementary School in West Gardiner join 14 other Maine schools in vying for up to $5,000 by participating in WinterKids Winter Games.
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Central Maine arrest log: Dec. 31, 2022-Jan. 6, 2023
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Dec. 31, 2022-Jan. 6, 2023.
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Adult education director pitches to Winthrop board possibility of combining regional programs
Josh Farr prompted the Winthrop School Board on Wednesday to discuss combining Gardiner, Winthrop and Regional School Unit 2 to create a regional adult education program.
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Whitefield man arrested after a 15-hour standoff with state police
Police were called to the Whitefield home for a domestic disturbance and ended with four charges against Jacob Walmer.
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Augusta-area’s first baby of the new year is Lawrence Patrice Audet IV
Baby Lawrence was born at 8 pounds and 9 ounces Sunday at 10:30 a.m. to parents Amber Audet, 30, and her husband Lawrence Audet III, 32, on New Years Day at MaineGeneral.